MSc Energy and Sustainability: Energy, Resources and Climate Change at University of Southampton

Help shape the sustainable provision and use of energy on this MSc Energy and Sustainability course at the University of Southampton. We’ve worked with commercial energy specialists to design a master's degree that prepares you for a rewarding career in this fast-growing sector. You’ll study the impact of fossil fuels on the environment and develop sustainable energy solutions to tackle one of the greatest global challenges of our time.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Civil engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This master’s degree in Energy and Sustainability: Energy, Resources and Climate Change, is a full-time, 12-month course. The course is split into two sections: a 'taught' component (September to June) and a research component (June to September). During the degree, you’ll complete a number of modules each semester.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical, manufacturing, transport. Careers directly related to the course include sustainability consultant, environmental engineer, energy consultant, university lecturer, research scientist, environmental statistician, environmental monitoring officer, ecologist.

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